Keeping up with all the new residential building products hitting the market as well as all the changes happening around the industry is a challenge for anyone, let alone builders and remodelers balancing budgets, project schedules, sales meetings, design consults, and so on. With that in mind, please find below a roundup of some of the newest products and happenings we featured over the last month.
Eldorado Stone announced LoreioBrick, a new long-format brick profile inspired by ancient Roman architecture. LoreioBrick is designed for modern spaces, employing linear dimensions, and a neutral color palette accented with earthy tones. Read more
In September 2023, Cat Footwear will launch its new Invader Mid Vent, a shoe that boasts traction, style, and unwavering confidence. Read more
DEWALT EXPANDS TRADES SOLUTIONS
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, announces the new 20V MAX* XR Brushless Cordless 3/16-in and 1/4-in Rivet Tools for fastening aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel blind rivets. Designed to maximize productivity, the DEWALT Cordless Rivet Tools are light weight yet powerful and feature tool-free nose piece changes for ease of use in prefabrication, assembly, HVAC, roofing, and automotive applications. Read more
Aspire Pavers, the innovative and sustainable material solutions brand, announced its partnership with Duro-Last, the world's largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated thermoplastic roofing systems. Recently acquired by Brava Roof Tile, Aspire Pavers feature a patented grid that enables fast and easy installation with less labor. This paver system will now be added to Duro-Last’s product offerings as a part of the brand’s Amenity Deck program. Read more
Underscoring Fiberon’s commitment to sustainability, the company’s Wildwood composite cladding has earned a GREEN GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Read more
INSTALLATION MADE EASY: HOME PRODUCTS WITH ASSEMBLY KITS
Installing home products can be a tedious and time consuming process that can also result in costly and unsightly errors without proper directions from the manufacturer. That’s where assembly kits come in handy. These installation kits help simplify everything from deck railing additions to tile touch-ups with pre assembled materials, hardware, and easy-to-follow instructions. Read more
UPM Biochemicals and URSA, one of the leading producers of glass wool and mineral wool in Europe, announced the development of more environmentally friendly building insulation that will help to reduce energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions. URSA will produce sustainable glass wool made from an innovative, binder based on UPM BioPiva lignin. It will be one of the most natural insulation material available on the market. Read more
ProVia has expanded the company’s roofing lineup with the addition of Barrel Tile Metal Roofing. Along with metal Slate and Shake styles, the addition of Barrel Tile provides more options for building professionals. Read more
STO LAUNCHES STOSEAL STPE SEALANT
Sto Corp., the innovative North American leader in exterior claddings, air barriers, coatings, and building restoration solutions, has launched StoSeal STPE Sealant, a premium, low-odor, isocyanate free, one-part hybrid sealant with a VOC content of 8 g/L. StoSeal STPE Sealant is durable, flexible, resistant to moisture and weathering, and tested to perform per ASTM C920 class providing Type S, Grade NS, Use NT, A, M, and +100/-50% movement capability.